This study explores the reasons behind suicidal ideation in Black young adults using Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to uncover patterns in their reported motivations. Among the sample of 264 participants, the most frequently cited reason for considering suicide was hopelessness about the future. The study identified three latent classes describing distinct experiences: feelings of failure and hopelessness, extreme loneliness, and more generalized hopelessness combined with other reasons. Gender differences were also observed, with Black women more likely to report reasons tied to interpersonal expectations and loneliness. The findings emphasize the need for culturally grounded interventions and further exploration of the factors contributing to hopelessness, loneliness, and failure in this population.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Reasons for Suicide in Black Young Adults created by Janelle R. Goodwill, Ph.D in 2023.
Publication Date
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Mar 2023
Course Material Author
Janelle R. Goodwill, Ph.D
Dr. Janelle R. Goodwill is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. She specializes in mental health research focused on Black communities, with this being one of her notable contributions to peer-reviewed journals.
Janelle R. Goodwill, Ph.D authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
David Lutkemeier holds a BA degree in psychology, a master’s degree in developmental psychology, and a doctorate degree from the University of Cincinnati in Special Education and Psychology. He is certified as a psychologist by the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners, as well as holding public school superintendent certification in Arizona and California. Dr. Lutkemeier has worked as an assistant professor at Arizona State University, a school psychologist, special education director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent in both Arizona and California. David, working as a consultant with a national curriculum management group (CMSi) has completed over two dozen comprehensive district-wide curriculum audits in 15 states over the past 20 years and has worked as a test developer for CE Learning Systems for the past ten years.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify and explain reasons cited in this study as to why Black youth consider ending their own lives.
Compare and contrast gender differences regarding the reasons for suicide in young Black women and men.
Summarize study findings and conclusions regarding the equipping of young Black adults so as to decrease risk for suicide.
Describe changes that have occurred regarding suicide attempts among Black youth over the past decade.
Availability
This course is available starting Jan 23rd, 2025 and expires Jan 22nd, 2035
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Material Authors
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Course Creator
David M. Lutkemeier – No relevant financial relationships.
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